mobilize (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊbɪlaɪz/

Definition

To organize and prepare armed forces or other resources for active service or a specific purpose.

Examples

• The country began to mobilize its troops along the border.

• We need to mobilize public opinion to support the new policy.

• The company mobilized its marketing team to launch the new product.

How to Use mobilize

mobilize for (prepositional phrase)

To prepare for a specific event or purpose. — "The nation had to mobilize for war."

mobilize against (prepositional phrase)

To organize and prepare to oppose something or someone. — "Citizens mobilized against the proposed development."

mobilize resources (collocation)

To gather and prepare assets for use. — "We must mobilize all our resources to meet the deadline."

mobilize troops (collocation)

To assemble and prepare military forces. — "The army mobilized troops for the offensive."

Synonyms of mobilize

Words with a similar meaning to mobilize:

• rally
• deploy
• muster
• marshal

Antonyms of mobilize

Words with the opposite meaning to mobilize:

• demobilize
• disperse

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